NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5971 S Whalen Lake Dr Baldwin, MI 49304

Estimated Value: $142,000 - $201,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,088 Sq Ft
$165/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 06, 2021

Last sale price $153,000 $141 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,138/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Deck
  • Mud Room
  • Porch

About This Home

As of July 2021

Perfect get away for all seasons, this charming and cozy cottage is ready to enjoy! Located on Whalen Lake with 100' private frontage on a double lot - this cottage has many great features including a fieldstone fireplace, 4 newer sliders which walk out to the lakeside - enjoy the waterfront and sunset views from every room! Cozy kitchen has knotty pine cabinetry and countertop. Lots of closets and storage throughout the cottage. Owners have painted the exterior, finished the interior, added a new bathroom and plumbing, wall furnace, water heater, refinished flooring and more! Most of the furnishings remain with the home - list attached. Swimming, fishing, kayaking, boating with smaller pontoons and trolling motors permitted. Call today for your waterfront showing!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cheryl Rosen

Patriot Realty License #6506046322 Listed on: 06/04/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Christian Radden

North West Realty, LLC License #6501303165

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,470

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 67 x 85 x 100 x 134
  • Private Waterfront
  • 100 Feet of Waterfront
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned Res-Imp, Res-Imp

Parking

  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,088 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Garden Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Water Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Storm Windows
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • No Wake Zone
  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • Wall Furnace
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Phone Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,470

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cabin
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1960
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 67 X 85 X 100 X 134
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1088.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1470.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res-Imp
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Source:Propane: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Heat Type:Wall Furnace: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 100.0
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Windows:Storms: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • Additional Items:LP Tank Rented: Yes
  • Lot Description:Adj to Public Land: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1088.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Laminate Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cabin: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Laminate, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), LP Tank Rented, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 1088.0
  • Window Features: Storms, Screens, Garden Window(s), Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Garden Window: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 149000.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Adj to Public Land
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Whalen Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Electricity Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:No Wake: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4
  • Lot Size Area: 0.4
  • Lot Dimensions: 67 X 85 X 100 X 134
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17478.0
  • Zoning Description: Res-Imp
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1470.0
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2021
Closed on
Jul 6, 2021
Sold by
Loniecki Theodore J
Bought by
Winter Peter and Winter Brenda R
Seller's Agent
Cheryl Rosen
Patriot Realty
Buyer's Agent
Christian Radden
North West Realty, LLC
List Price
$149,000
Sold Price
$153,000
Premium/Discount to List
$4,000
2.68%
Current Estimated Value
$174,543

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$21,543
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.51%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2011
Sold by
Campbell Kyle R
Bought by
Campbell Lisa R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2004
Sold by
Welch Daniel J and Welch Nequist
Bought by
Campbell Kyle R and Campbell Lisa R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 1999
Sold by
Sharp Andrew and Hw Jane
Bought by
Welch Daniel J and Welch Nequist

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 1997
Sold by
Sharp Andrew and Hw Jane
Bought by
Sharp Andrew and Jane Hw

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 1987
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Winter Peter $153,000 --
Campbell Lisa R -- --
Campbell Kyle R $94,000 --
Welch Daniel J $55,000 --
Sharp Andrew $35,000 --
Sharp Andrew -- --
-- $15,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Campbell Kyle R $95,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/06/2021 07/06/21 Sold $153,000 +2.7% $141 / Sq Ft
06/06/2021 06/06/21 Pending -- -- --
06/04/2021 06/04/21 For Sale $149,000 -- $137 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,183 $68,500 $0 $0
2024 $2,183 $62,200 $0 $0
2022 $2,185 $44,800 $0 $0
2021 $1,514 $39,100 $0 $0
2020 $1,470 $32,400 $0 $0
2019 $1,453 $29,700 $0 $0
2018 $1,426 $28,900 $0 $0
2017 $1,406 $29,300 $0 $0
2016 $1,450 $28,900 $0 $0
2015 -- $29,300 $0 $0
2014 -- $28,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Cheryl Rosen

    Patriot Realty

    (231) 250-1390

    50 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Christian Radden

    North West Realty, LLC

    (231) 745-4646

    217 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21020944

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-660-005-00

Michigan Lake County Baldwin 49304

5971 S Whalen Lake Dr, Baldwin, MI

This home is located at 5971 S Whalen Lake Dr, Baldwin, MI 49304 since 04 June 2021 and is currently estimated at $179,146, approximately $164 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 5971 S Whalen Lake Dr is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Baldwin Elementary School, Baldwin Junior High School, and Baldwin Senior High School.

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